Night Porter's debut release, Spaces, a commission by Manchester Jazz Festival is due for release on theВ 17th January 2021, and features four songs and videos inspired by the outdoor settings that helped and inspired the pair during the pandemic. They say 'As NightВ Porter, weвЂ™reВ developing a new voice,В blending our different musical aesthetics, and moving away from the traditional live jazz band sound to incorporate layering and electronic elements.' Both artists have released their respective debut albums to great acclaim in 2021 and have been exploring different sides to their songwriting and new ways of collaboratingВ over the last couple of years. Night Porter is the newest project from saxophonist/composer Emma Johnson and vocalist/composer Nishla Smith. Her work вЂњRelationships for String EnsembleвЂќ was recently premiered by the London Mozart Players and 2022 will see two significant releases: a collection of ten вЂњPiano PreludesвЂќ composed during lockdown, and the release of her ambitious new LP on Bella Union Records. Classical releases include вЂњString Quartet No.1вЂќ (Bigo & Twigetti), and a 20-minute commission for chamber ensemble entitled вЂњScissors Paper StoneвЂќ for the Thesis/DRIVE Project (USA), broadcast by Mary Ann Hobbs on BBC6 Music recommends. Her debut album вЂњPostcards FromвЂќ (Bella Union 2016) was described as вЂњvisceral and brutally emotionalвЂќВ (Line of Best Fit) and was nominated for the Neptune Music Prize. By contrast, her own music is contemplative, classical and intimate in style. Her large-scale orchestral arrangements for collaborations with the BBC Philharmonic, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Heritage Orchestra and more have beenВ broadcast on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music and MTV Unplugged and performed at the BBC Proms. Placebo, Elbow, Kelly Jones, John Grant, Ariana Grande, Liam Gallagher, Sam Fender, Florence & the Machine, Anna Calvi, Phoebe Bridgers. Doors at 6.30pm with music beginning at 7pm.ДЄll government guidance towards Covid regulations will continue to be monitored in advance of the event.ДЇiona Brice is a British violinist, pianist and composer whose music spans both contemporary classical and indie alternative worlds.В A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music & KingвЂ™s College London, she is most often recognised as a session musician and orchestral arranger, often gracing the stage with high profile rock/pop artists eg. Join us for another intimate and cosy evening at the Brudenell, as we continue to enjoy listening to the range and variety of music that the piano affords musical creation and performance.

Leeds Inspired is part of Leeds City Council.

Founded in 2012, Leeds Inspired supports culture in the city through grants schemes, commissions and a вЂWhatвЂ™s OnвЂ™ events website. Leeds Inspired is part of the cityвЂ™s cultural programme that celebrates arts events and projects throughout the year, supporting high quality, accessible cultural experiences for LeedsвЂ™ residents and visitors. Hosted & curated as usual by pianist & composer Simeon Walker, we are delighted to have been supported for this event by Leeds Inspired. This first event of 2022 will feature the contemplative, classical and intimate music of British composer Fiona Brice an ambient, melody-driven acoustic performance of melancholic songs by Night PorterвЂ¦the newest project from saxophonist/composer Emma Johnson & vocalist/composer Nishla Smith and accomplished composer, producerВ and songwriter Joseph Lawrenson. Brudenell Piano Sessions goes from strength to strength, beginning the New Year with another event showcasing the variety of music being composed for and performed on the piano.

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